Bank Vole vs Death Cap
Myodes glareolus compared with Amanita phalloides
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bank Vole | Death Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Agaricaceae (Agarics) |
| Genus | Myodes | Amanita (Amanitas) |
| Species | Myodes glareolus | Amanita phalloides |
Conservation Status
Bank Vole
LC — Least ConcernDeath Cap
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bank Vole | Death Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bank Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).
Death Cap
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile).
Bank Vole
Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Death Cap
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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